how I found the courage to survive Vietnam, Walter Reed and Karl Rove
Cleland, Max
2009
Vietnam veteran and American politician Max Cleland describes his life and the adversities he has faced, including the loss both his legs and right forearm in the Vietnam War, being labeled as unpatriotic by members of the Republican party, and more.
Profiles the life and achievements of President Barack Obama, discussing his childhood, family, education, influences, work with public housing in Chicago, visit to Kenya, marriage, and political career.
Offers a brief overview of the life of Al Gore, discussing his childhood in Tennessee, schooling, service in the Armed Forces, political campaigns, and vice presidency.
Chronicles the life of Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, covering such topics as her father's political career, her marriage and family, her volunteer work for the Democratic Party, and her start in the House of Representatives.
Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon in 1948 : learning the secrets of power
Morrow, Lance
2005
Presents a comprehensive examination of the personal and professional lives of John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon during the post-war 1940s when they were young congressmen, and describes the choices they made that would carry all three of them to the Presidency.
Hillary Rodham Clinton tells her life story, describing her dedication to social causes, her relationship with her husband, and her accomplishments and difficult periods as First Lady.
Contains profiles of individuals and groups, all elected officials at the national, state, or local level, who have been presented with the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation since 1990 for standing fast for the ideals of America in the face of personal risk.
A biography of forty-fourth U.S. President Barack Obama, covering his multicultural childhood, education, the influence of his father, connection to civil rights, and rise to the presidency after a long campaign, and includes a timeline and glossary.
